The Inner World of Research is a book about the joys and miseries of life as a researcher. Dealing with essential but rarely mentioned topics in the everyday life of a researcher, it focuses, in particular, on the role of emotions and social relations in research. It stretches from the individual researcher, to the 'micro-cosmos' of the research team and to the broader policy environment in which research takes place. Though based on autobiographical material from Stefan Svallfors' long career as a leading social scientist, the book also derives from extended interviews with researchers from a variety of disciplines, and with authors, artists and musicians. It delves into the mysteries of creativity; the joys and frustrations of collaboration; and the role of fear, anger and boredom in the life of a researcher.
| ISBN: | 9781785273018 |
| Publication date: | 11th February 2020 |
| Author: | Stefan Svallfors |
| Publisher: | Anthem Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 142 pages |
| Series: | Anthem Series on Politics and Society After Work |
| Genres: |
Society and culture: general Social research and statistics |